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M1.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Corfu Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 06:21:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Corfu Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on August 17, 2026 at 06:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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